Air Travel: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Air Travel in Billions of Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs). Air Travel can be categorized as follows: Business Air Travel, Leisure Air Travel, Domestic Air Travel, and International Air Travel. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. A five-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 268 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Air Canada, Air France-KLM Group, Air France, Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A., American Airlines, Inc., British Airways Plc, British Midland Airways Limited, Continental Airlines, Inc., Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited, China Southern Airlines Company Limited, Delta Air Lines Inc., Northwest Airlines Corporation, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, EasyJet Airline Company Limited, Emirates Airline, First Choice Airways Ltd., Iberia, Japan Airlines Corporation, Malaysian Airline System Berhad, Qantas Airways Limited, Ryanair Ltd., Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines Co., Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, Thomsonfly Ltd., United Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITION
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definition and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Air Travel in 2009 – At a Glance
Outlook
A Peek into the Past Market Structure
Historical Timeline of Air Travel Market: Financial Crises during 1973-2009
Current and Future Analysis
Economic Factors Have an Influence
Table 1: Worldwide GDP Statistics (2001-2010): Annual Percentage Change in GDP by Country – US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, UK, China, and India (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Worldwide GDP and Passenger Traffic Statistics for the years 2001-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
A Glance at Regional Markets
Table 3: Global Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Region - North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: Global Air Travel Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Route - Intra- Asia, Intra-US, Intra-Europe, Intra-Latin America, Intra-Middle East, Asia/Europe, Europe/North America, Asia/North America, North America/Latin America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Constraints
2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Table 5: Leading International Airlines Worldwide by Revenue Passenger Kilometers in Billion (2007): Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Emirates Airline, United Airlines, KLM, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: Global Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Passengers Carried by Leading Airlines – Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Continental Airlines, Ryanair, All Nippon Airways, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: Leading Airlines Worldwide by Number of Scheduled International Passengers Carried in Million (2007): Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France, EasyJet, British Airways, KLM, Emirates Airline, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: Leading Airlines Worldwide by Number of Scheduled Domestic Passengers Carried in Million (2007): Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Northwest Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways, and Japan Airlines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: Leading Airlines Worldwide by Number of Scheduled Passenger-Kilometers Flown in Billion (2007): American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and British Airways (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Global Alliances
SkyTeam Alliance Dominates the Global Market
Table 10: Global Air Travel Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Air Traffic by Leading Alliances – SkyTeam, Star Alliance, British Airways, American (including Finnair), Continental, Virgin Atlantic, US Airways, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Star Alliance
SkyTeam
Oneworld Alliance
3. MARKET DYNAMICS & TRENDS
Air Travel Feels the Pinch of Recession
Airline Traffic Continues to Drop
Escalating Airfares Halt Air Traffic
Drop in Overseas Air Travel: A Challenge to Reckon With
Business Air Travel: Loosing its Sheen
Fuel Costs Drop but Flying Gets Costlier
Table 11: Worldwide Oil Price Trends by Average Price/Barrel from 2007 – January 2009
Table 12: World Jet Fuel Price Trends by Price/ Barrel for 2008 – January 2009
Airlines Offering New Facilities to Lure Travelers
Low Cost Carriers – Gaining Rapidly
Table 13: Global Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Low-Cost Carriers by Region – Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Air Ticketing Goes Online
Bar-coded Boarding Passes (BCBP)
Market Challenges Force Airlines to Shift Focus Towards Revenue Integrity
Service Fees - Here to Stay
Airfares to Remain Flat
Airlines Target Corporate Travelers
4. SERVICE OVERVIEW
Air Travel
First Class
Business/Executive Class
Economy/Tourist Class
Premium Economy Class
Air Travel – A Classification
Business Air Travel
Leisure Air Travel
Domestic Travel and International Travel
5. SERVICE INTRODUCTIONS
Cathay Pacific Inaugurates ‘The Arrival’ Lounge
Cathay Pacific Reduces FBA for Economy Class Passengers
easyJet to Start London Gatwick To Copenhagen Route
easyJet Introduces London Gatwick to Istanbul Route
easyJet to Introduce London Gatwick to Salzburg Route
British Airways to Introduce Business Flights from London to New York
British Airways to Introduce OpenSkies
easyJet Introduces New Route
easyJet Introduces New Route Connecting Newcastle and Murcia
easyJet Introduces 2 New Routes
easyJet to Introduce New Route Connecting Manchester and Alicante
easyJet Introduces New Route from Bristol
easyJet Introduces New Route from London Luton
easyJet Introduces New Route Connecting East Midlands and Palma
easyJet to Use Lido OC of Lufthansa Systems
ANA to Increase Tokyo-Mumbai Jet Frequency
Air China Announces Adoption of New Winter and Spring Schedule
Air China Begins Cross-strait Weekend Charter Flight Service to Taipei
Japan Airlines to Launch First Class Service for Tokyo- New Delhi Flights
Japan Airlines to Add New Suite and Seats to its US Flights
Japanese Airlines Inaugurates New Check-in Area for Economy Class
Korean Air Launches New Services to Small and Mid-sized Companies
Korean Air to Introduce Non-Stop Flights between Korea and Munich
Korean Air to Introduce Nonstop Service between Los Angeles and Brazil
Malaysia Airlines Introduces MHinsure, a New Online Travel Insurance
Star Alliance Opens New Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal-1
bmi to Launch New Cabin Baggage Policy at Several UK Airports
Dragonair to Launch New On-Flight Disney Fun Pack Series
Dragonair to Introduce New Every Day Flight to Hanoi
Virgin to Restructure Premium Economy Class
Malaysia Airlines Launches New Direct Service to Yogyakarta
Thai Airways Inaugurates Royal Silk Lounge in KLIA
Thai Airways Begins Commercial Flights to Samui
Virgin Atlantic Introduces Sixth Daily Flight to New York
Virgin Atlantic to Introduce New Upper Class Wing
Virgin Atlantic Introduces Direct Flight to Dubai
Virgin Atlantic Unveils New Heathrow Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic to Offer Free Wi-Fi Connections for all Upper Class Passengers
Dragonair Introduces Daily Service between Hong Kong and Bengaluru
Vietnam Airlines Introduces New Service to Nagoya
Jet Airways Introduces Mumbai–San Francisco Daily Air Service
Kingfisher Airlines Forays into Tiruchirapalli with New Chennai Flight
Kingfisher Redefines Passenger Comfort through New A330-200 Airbus
East Timor to Launch Primary National Airline
Air Canada to Debut Nonstop Geneva-Montreal Flight Services
British Airways Offers Luxury Travel for Less Fare
easyJet Introduces New Route Connecting Liverpool and Lisbon
Air China to Introduce New Service for Athens
Japan Airlines Launches Premium Economy Class on Global Routes
Japan Airlines to Launch First Class Service on Japanese Domestic Flights
Air China Inaugurates Airbus A330 Service from Vancouver to Beijing
Virginia Unveils a ‘50% Extra’ Scheme for Premium Economy Passengers
Virgin Offers Indian Food to Passengers on New London-Mumbai Route
Virgin Commences BlackBerry® Clinics in Heathrow Clubhouse for Business Class Travelers
Malaysia Airlines Launches Direct Service to Macau
EVA Air Unveils New VIP lounge at Los Angeles International Airport
Vietnam Airlines Introduces Direct Flight from Hanoi to Luang-Prabang
United to Introduce Dulles Flights to Beijing
Air Canada Introduces Subscription Flight Passes
Austrian Airlines Offers New Flights to Rome and Naples
airBaltic to Start Direct Flights to Gomel
Ryanair to Introduce Two New Routes
Virgin Starts Daily Service Between London and Chicago
KLM to Introduce Non-stop Flight to Lima
China Southern Airlines to Start New Air Routes
KLM to Introduce Nonstop Dallas-Amsterdam Flight
American Airlines to Unveil London Stansted-New York JFK Flights
Qatar Airways to Introduce US Flights in Summer 2007
Emirates Unveils Non-stop Flights Connecting Houston and Dubai
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Malaysia Airlines to Scrap Fuel Surcharges
Air France to Acquire Minority Interest in Alitalia
Southwest Airlines Introduces Nonstop Flights within California
British Airways Selects Shannon as Re-fuelling Halt for its New York Service
British Airways Selects Tangerine and Forpeople to Re-Design its First Class Cabins
Air China Enters into Agreements with EVA Airways and China Airlines
ANA to Place Order for New Bombardier Q400 Aircraft
ANA to Order 15 Mitsubishi Regional Jets
Royal Brunei Airlines and THAI Enter into a Code-Share Agreement
easyJet Partners with Holiday Extras
easyJet Takes Over GB Airways
GHIAL and Malaysia Airlines Enter Into Partnership to Establish MRO in India
Malaysia Airlines to Purchase Boeing 737-800 Aircrafts
Virgin Atlantic and BAA Ink MoU to Expand Facilities at Heathrow
First Choice and Thomsonfly to Operate under Single Name
bmi and Brussels Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
Garuda Orders 10 Boeing 777-300Ers
Virgin America and Expedia Enter Into a Long-Term Alliance
SkyWest to Acquire Stake in Trip
Jetset Travelworld Signs Agreement with Qantas Airways for Merger
China Eastern Airlines to Expand its Air-Travel Media Business
Air China and ANA to Extend Code-share Agreement
Thomson Cook Withdraws Merger Plans
Qantas and British Airways Call Off Merger Talks
Continental Airlines Withdraws Merger Plans
US Airways and United Airlines Call Off Merger Talks
China Eastern Starts Direct Shanghai-Taipei Service
Austria to Divest Stake in AUA
Jet Airways Enters into Frequent Flyer Partnership with United Airlines
Air Arabia to Start Air Arabia Maroc Airline
AA, BA, and Iberia Enter into Agreement
Jamaica to Sell Air Jamaica
Sukhoi to Unveil Superjet-100 Aircraft Orders
Iberia to Merge with British Airways
Air Traffic Between India and Saudi Arabia to Increase
Turkish Airlines and Air Malta Sign Codeshare Agreement
United Airlines and Continental Airlines Enter into an Agreement
BA to form Trans-Atlantic Alliance with Iberia and American Airlines
Official Airline Guide Enters into Partnership with ProfessionalTravelGuide.com
WestJet and Southwest Airlines Reach Code-share Agreement
Air Canada Enters into Agreement with Continental Airlines
Lufthansa to Acquire Stakes in BMI
American Airlines and El Al Enter into Codeshare Agreement
Finnair in JV with Finncomm Airlines for Aircraft Maintenance
Lufthansa to Acquire Stakes in Brussels Airlines
United Airlines and Aer Lingus Ink Codesharing Agreement
Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways Form Alliance
Air France and Delta Introduce Two Non-stop Flights Between US and France
Southwest Airlines and Volaris to Ink a codeshare Agreement
SunExpress to Acquire Three New Planes and Replace Three Others
Air Mauritius and Malaysia Airlines Ink Codeshare Agreement
WestJet Enters into Partnership with Mokulele Airlines
EU to Sign Air Services Agreement with Canada, Armenia, and Israel
Star Alliance Accepts Brussels Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa Expand Codeshare Agreement
EgyptAir and United Airlines Reach Codeshare Agreement
JetBlue Airways Becomes Official Airline of Boston Red Sox
Turkish Airlines Acquires Stakes in BH Airlines
BCD Acquires Supracolor
British Airways to Take Over L'Avion
Empora Completes Acquisition of Swift
Gate Aviation Acquires Caterers UK
Halcyon Jets Holdings to Take Over Jet One
River Hawk to Take Over Carolina Air
JetLite and Jet Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Northwest Airlines and Delta Merge into Global Airline
Hawaiian Airlines to Acquire 12 Airbus Aircraft
Jet Airways Enters into Codeshare Partnership with American Airlines
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Forms Joint Venture with IBERIA Maintenance
Turkish Airlines Enters into an Agreement with Air New Zealand
VRG Enters into Interline Agreement with Japan Airlines
US Airways Enters into Codeshare Agreement with Swiss International Air Lines
Malaysian Airlines and Etihad Airways Sign MoU
Air China Inks Cooperation Agreements with EVA Airways and China Airlines
ANA Orders Four Boeing 777-300ER Airplanes
British Airways and Elemis Enter into an Agreement
Malaysia Airlines and ATR Enter Into a Deal
Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Sign Purchase Contracts with Airbus
Malaysia Airlines to Invest RM200 Million for Simplification of Air Travel
Greenleaf Forest Products Takes Over Halcyon Jets
Thomsonfly Acquires Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
AMR to Divest American Eagle
Stars Introduce New Boeing 757 Aircraft
Etihad to Expand in India
Monarch Enters into Partnership with Hed Kandi
Skybus Introduces Branded Aircraft
Hong Kong Express Airways to Launch Boeing 737-800 Aircrafts
FAX to Start Low-cost Service
Air Arabia to Increase Umrah Flights During Ramadan
Air Berlin to Take Over LTU
BCD Travel Announces Stake Acquisition in Avipam
CSA Extends Long-Haul Service to Atlanta
Travelport Acquires Worldspan
Air France-KLM to Acquire VLM Airlines
Carlson Wagonlit to Take Over Preferred Travel’s Operations
BCD Travel Acquires Travelflow
ANA and Asiana Airlines Sign Cross-Shareholding Pact
BCD Travel Acquires Tommy Tobin
BCD Travel Takes Over Major Stake in International Express
Air Canada and Corsairfly Partner Form Commercial Partnership
BCD Travel Announces A.V. Tours and Travel Acquisition
Northwest Airlines Announces Mesaba Airlines Acquisition
Singapore and Malaysia Airlines Form Strategic Partnership
IWA Holdings to Take over Daallo Airlines
Delta Air Lines Teams Up with Air France to Enhance Transatlantic Activities
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Inks Codesharing Agreement with Copa Airlines
China Eastern Airlines and Singapore Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership
Turkish Airlines and Austrian Airlines Form Partnership
Kingfisher Airlines Partners with Continental Airlines
Fraport to Acquire Minor Stake in Xian Airport
Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Takes Over Speedy Dragon Enterprise
Delta to Start New Service to Boston
Vietnam Airlines to Purchase More Aircrafts
Malaysian Airlines to Purchase Long Range Aircraft
Singapore Airlines Enters into an Agreement with US Airways
ICBS Acquires Stake in Northern Lights Airlines
Air Sahara Orders Boeing jets
Fly Asian to Purchase New Aircrafts
Islas Airways to Purchase Six ATR 72-500 Aircrafts
Czech Airlines Acquires Airbus A320/A319
Malév Enters into Code-share Agreement with American Airlines
PIA Introduces e-Ticketing with Sabre Airline Solutions Technology
Jet Airways Acquires Air Sahara
Air Berlin to Acquire LTU
GOL to Acquire VRG
China Southern and Continental Form Partnership
Indian Airlines and Air India Merge
Japan Airlines and Lufthansa Place an Order with Embraer
Jet Airways Sets up European Hub at Brussels Airport
Kampong Introduces Jet Air Services
MU and JAL to Extend Codeshare Agreement
Northwest to Introduce Nonstop Daily Portland- Amsterdam Flight
United to Take over Minority Interest in Aloha
Vecats Receives Contract from Brussels Airlines
AeroSvit and American Airlines Sign Prorate Agreement
Deutsche Lufthansa to Acquire Swiss International
Icelandair to Acquire Travel Service
Jet Airways and Thai Airways Forge Partnership
KAL and JAL Codeshare Agreement to Cover Jeju Routes
SAS and THAI Sign Codeshare Agreement
Thai Airways and JAL Extend Existing Codeshare Agreement
Virgin and North American Sign Agreement
7.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Air Canada (Canada)
Air France-KLM Group (France)
Air France (France)
Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. (Italy)
American Airlines, Inc. (USA)
British Airways Plc (UK)
British Midland Airways Limited (UK)
Continental Airlines, Inc. (USA)
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited (Hong Kong)
China Southern Airlines Company Limited (China)
Delta Air Lines Inc. (USA)
Northwest Airlines Corporation (USA)
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Germany)
EasyJet Airline Company Limited (UK)
Emirates Airline (UAE)
First Choice Airways Ltd. (UK)
Iberia (Spain)
Japan Airlines Corporation (Japan)
Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Malaysia)
Qantas Airways Limited (Australia)
Ryanair Ltd. (Ireland)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudi Arabia)
Singapore Airlines (Singapore)
Southwest Airlines Co. (USA)
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (Thailand)
Thomsonfly Ltd. (UK)
United Airlines, Inc. (USA)
US Airways Group, Inc. (USA)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World Historic Review for Air Travel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with nnual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Outlook
Air Travel Market in 2008: A Primer
Air Passenger Traffic Tumbles
Market in 2007
Historic Perspective
Trends In the Industry
Airlines Continue to Shrink
Cheap Airfares to Welcome Travelers
Air Travel Hassles Deepen Economic Crisis
Competitive Scenario
Table 17: US Domestic Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Value Share Breakdown of Revenue Passenger Kilometer by Leading Carrier – American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, US Airways, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Southwest Airlines: Defying Industry Trend
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: US Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Air Travel Market – An Overview
Low Cost Carriers – Gaining Upper hand
Canada and EU Sign Blue Sky Agreement
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Air Canada – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 20: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: Canadian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 22: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: Japanese Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Potential Opportunities
Air Travel – A Quick Primer
US-EU Open Skies Agreement
A Peek into the Past
Market Dynamics
Network Carriers Face a Tough Battle
Rising Train Prices Boost Air Travel
Strong Euro Drives Air Travel Demand
LCCs Drive Air Travel Demand
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: European Historic Review for Air Travel by Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Country – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4a.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Air Travel – A Market Perspective
Table 27: French Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger Traffic by Region – Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia-Pacific (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: French Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger per Kilometer Transport by Region – America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: French Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by EU Member Country – UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 30: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: French Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4b.GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Germany) – A Select Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 32: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: German Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4c.ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
Table 34: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Region – Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia- Pacific (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Country – UK, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, US, Holland, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Air Passenger Traffic by Type of Carrier – Traditional Carriers and Low Cost Carriers
Table 37: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Type of Carrier – Traditional Carriers and Low Cost Carriers
Table 38: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger Traffic by Type of Carrier – Traditional Carriers and Low Cost Carriers
Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 39: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: Italian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Focus on Air Travel Market
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: UK Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4e.SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Player Review
B. Market Analytics
Table 43: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: Spanish Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4f.RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 45: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: Russian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4g.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Focus on the Polish Market
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 47: Rest of European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48: Rest of European Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Bright ‘Outlook’ Forecast for Asia-Pacific
Market Overview
LCCs - Challenging the Growth of Network Airlines
B. Market Analytics
Table 49: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Country – China, Singapore, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Air Travel by Country – China, Singapore, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Country – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for China, Singapore, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5a.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
Capacity Cut – A Strategy to Combat Low Travel Demand
A Peek into the Recent Past
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 52: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Chinese Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5b.SINGAPORE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Singapore Airlines – A Major Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 54: Singapore Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Singapore Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5c.INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Air Travel - An Overview
Government Initiatives to Encourage Travel Demand
Competitive Scenario
Small Carriers Increase Market Share
Market Share Statistics: The New Batting Order
Table 56: Indian Market for Air Travel (January 2009): Percentage Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Airline – Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Air Travel to Become Easier and Cheaper
LCC Concept Catching on
Technology to Boost Travel Industry
Terror Strikes Domestic Travel Industry
Corporate Travel Volume to Decrease
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 57: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Indian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5d.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Markets
Philippines
Price Discounts and New Capacity Drive Air Traffic Growth
Air Travel Market in 2007
Table 59: Philippines Domestic Air Travel Market (2007) Percentage Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Airline – CEB, Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Korea
Australia
Table 60: Australian Air Travel Market (2008): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Air Traffic by Leading Carrier – Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Air Travel Market – A Historic Perspective
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 61: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Service Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 63: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Country – Brazil, Chile, and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: Latin American Historic Review for Air Travel by Country – Brazil, Chile, and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Country – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for Brazil, Chile, and Rest of Latin America for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6a.BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
An Overview
Table 66: Leading Players in Brazilian Air Travel Market (Sep 2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic (in Revenue Per Kilometers) by Airline – TAM, GOL, VRG, Webjet, Oceanair, and Trip (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 67: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: Brazilian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6b.CHILE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
B. Market Analytics
Table 69: Chilean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: Chilean Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6c.REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Mexico
Air Travel Market Set for Greater Competition
Table 71: Mexican Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Key Players – Aeromexico Connect, Aeromexico, Mexicana, Alma, Aviacsa, Click, Aerocalifornia, Volaris, Interjet, Aeromar, Avolar, VivaAerobus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: Mexican Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger Traffic by Leading Companies – Mexicana, Aeromexico, Aeromexico Connect, Click, Aviacsa, Interjet, Aerounion, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Player Review
B. Market Analytics
Table 73: Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7.THE MIDDLE EAST
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Air Travel Market: Bucking the Trend
Air Travel Market in the Recent Past
Airlines Sweat it Out in the Battlefield to Lure Travelers
Competition Heats Up
Players and Their Strategic Moves
Liberalization Drive Air Travel Demand
UAE: Air Travel Hub
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 75: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76: Middle East Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
8. AFRICA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Air Travel Market: An Overview
Morocco
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 77: African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78: African Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 268 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 286)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom13
Italy
Spain6
Rest of Europe52
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)79
Latin America11
Africa18
Middle East
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definition and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Air Travel in 2009 – At a Glance
Outlook
A Peek into the Past Market Structure
Historical Timeline of Air Travel Market: Financial Crises during 1973-2009
Current and Future Analysis
Economic Factors Have an Influence
Table 1: Worldwide GDP Statistics (2001-2010): Annual Percentage Change in GDP by Country – US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, UK, China, and India (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Worldwide GDP and Passenger Traffic Statistics for the years 2001-2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
A Glance at Regional Markets
Table 3: Global Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Region - North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: Global Air Travel Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Route - Intra- Asia, Intra-US, Intra-Europe, Intra-Latin America, Intra-Middle East, Asia/Europe, Europe/North America, Asia/North America, North America/Latin America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Market Constraints
2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Table 5: Leading International Airlines Worldwide by Revenue Passenger Kilometers in Billion (2007): Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Emirates Airline, United Airlines, KLM, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: Global Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Passengers Carried by Leading Airlines – Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Continental Airlines, Ryanair, All Nippon Airways, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: Leading Airlines Worldwide by Number of Scheduled International Passengers Carried in Million (2007): Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France, EasyJet, British Airways, KLM, Emirates Airline, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: Leading Airlines Worldwide by Number of Scheduled Domestic Passengers Carried in Million (2007): Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Northwest Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways, and Japan Airlines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: Leading Airlines Worldwide by Number of Scheduled Passenger-Kilometers Flown in Billion (2007): American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and British Airways (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Global Alliances
SkyTeam Alliance Dominates the Global Market
Table 10: Global Air Travel Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Air Traffic by Leading Alliances – SkyTeam, Star Alliance, British Airways, American (including Finnair), Continental, Virgin Atlantic, US Airways, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Star Alliance
SkyTeam
Oneworld Alliance
3. MARKET DYNAMICS & TRENDS
Air Travel Feels the Pinch of Recession
Airline Traffic Continues to Drop
Escalating Airfares Halt Air Traffic
Drop in Overseas Air Travel: A Challenge to Reckon With
Business Air Travel: Loosing its Sheen
Fuel Costs Drop but Flying Gets Costlier
Table 11: Worldwide Oil Price Trends by Average Price/Barrel from 2007 – January 2009
Table 12: World Jet Fuel Price Trends by Price/ Barrel for 2008 – January 2009
Airlines Offering New Facilities to Lure Travelers
Low Cost Carriers – Gaining Rapidly
Table 13: Global Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Low-Cost Carriers by Region – Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Air Ticketing Goes Online
Bar-coded Boarding Passes (BCBP)
Market Challenges Force Airlines to Shift Focus Towards Revenue Integrity
Service Fees - Here to Stay
Airfares to Remain Flat
Airlines Target Corporate Travelers
4. SERVICE OVERVIEW
Air Travel
First Class
Business/Executive Class
Economy/Tourist Class
Premium Economy Class
Air Travel – A Classification
Business Air Travel
Leisure Air Travel
Domestic Travel and International Travel
5. SERVICE INTRODUCTIONS
Cathay Pacific Inaugurates ‘The Arrival’ Lounge
Cathay Pacific Reduces FBA for Economy Class Passengers
easyJet to Start London Gatwick To Copenhagen Route
easyJet Introduces London Gatwick to Istanbul Route
easyJet to Introduce London Gatwick to Salzburg Route
British Airways to Introduce Business Flights from London to New York
British Airways to Introduce OpenSkies
easyJet Introduces New Route
easyJet Introduces New Route Connecting Newcastle and Murcia
easyJet Introduces 2 New Routes
easyJet to Introduce New Route Connecting Manchester and Alicante
easyJet Introduces New Route from Bristol
easyJet Introduces New Route from London Luton
easyJet Introduces New Route Connecting East Midlands and Palma
easyJet to Use Lido OC of Lufthansa Systems
ANA to Increase Tokyo-Mumbai Jet Frequency
Air China Announces Adoption of New Winter and Spring Schedule
Air China Begins Cross-strait Weekend Charter Flight Service to Taipei
Japan Airlines to Launch First Class Service for Tokyo- New Delhi Flights
Japan Airlines to Add New Suite and Seats to its US Flights
Japanese Airlines Inaugurates New Check-in Area for Economy Class
Korean Air Launches New Services to Small and Mid-sized Companies
Korean Air to Introduce Non-Stop Flights between Korea and Munich
Korean Air to Introduce Nonstop Service between Los Angeles and Brazil
Malaysia Airlines Introduces MHinsure, a New Online Travel Insurance
Star Alliance Opens New Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal-1
bmi to Launch New Cabin Baggage Policy at Several UK Airports
Dragonair to Launch New On-Flight Disney Fun Pack Series
Dragonair to Introduce New Every Day Flight to Hanoi
Virgin to Restructure Premium Economy Class
Malaysia Airlines Launches New Direct Service to Yogyakarta
Thai Airways Inaugurates Royal Silk Lounge in KLIA
Thai Airways Begins Commercial Flights to Samui
Virgin Atlantic Introduces Sixth Daily Flight to New York
Virgin Atlantic to Introduce New Upper Class Wing
Virgin Atlantic Introduces Direct Flight to Dubai
Virgin Atlantic Unveils New Heathrow Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic to Offer Free Wi-Fi Connections for all Upper Class Passengers
Dragonair Introduces Daily Service between Hong Kong and Bengaluru
Vietnam Airlines Introduces New Service to Nagoya
Jet Airways Introduces Mumbai–San Francisco Daily Air Service
Kingfisher Airlines Forays into Tiruchirapalli with New Chennai Flight
Kingfisher Redefines Passenger Comfort through New A330-200 Airbus
East Timor to Launch Primary National Airline
Air Canada to Debut Nonstop Geneva-Montreal Flight Services
British Airways Offers Luxury Travel for Less Fare
easyJet Introduces New Route Connecting Liverpool and Lisbon
Air China to Introduce New Service for Athens
Japan Airlines Launches Premium Economy Class on Global Routes
Japan Airlines to Launch First Class Service on Japanese Domestic Flights
Air China Inaugurates Airbus A330 Service from Vancouver to Beijing
Virginia Unveils a ‘50% Extra’ Scheme for Premium Economy Passengers
Virgin Offers Indian Food to Passengers on New London-Mumbai Route
Virgin Commences BlackBerry® Clinics in Heathrow Clubhouse for Business Class Travelers
Malaysia Airlines Launches Direct Service to Macau
EVA Air Unveils New VIP lounge at Los Angeles International Airport
Vietnam Airlines Introduces Direct Flight from Hanoi to Luang-Prabang
United to Introduce Dulles Flights to Beijing
Air Canada Introduces Subscription Flight Passes
Austrian Airlines Offers New Flights to Rome and Naples
airBaltic to Start Direct Flights to Gomel
Ryanair to Introduce Two New Routes
Virgin Starts Daily Service Between London and Chicago
KLM to Introduce Non-stop Flight to Lima
China Southern Airlines to Start New Air Routes
KLM to Introduce Nonstop Dallas-Amsterdam Flight
American Airlines to Unveil London Stansted-New York JFK Flights
Qatar Airways to Introduce US Flights in Summer 2007
Emirates Unveils Non-stop Flights Connecting Houston and Dubai
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Malaysia Airlines to Scrap Fuel Surcharges
Air France to Acquire Minority Interest in Alitalia
Southwest Airlines Introduces Nonstop Flights within California
British Airways Selects Shannon as Re-fuelling Halt for its New York Service
British Airways Selects Tangerine and Forpeople to Re-Design its First Class Cabins
Air China Enters into Agreements with EVA Airways and China Airlines
ANA to Place Order for New Bombardier Q400 Aircraft
ANA to Order 15 Mitsubishi Regional Jets
Royal Brunei Airlines and THAI Enter into a Code-Share Agreement
easyJet Partners with Holiday Extras
easyJet Takes Over GB Airways
GHIAL and Malaysia Airlines Enter Into Partnership to Establish MRO in India
Malaysia Airlines to Purchase Boeing 737-800 Aircrafts
Virgin Atlantic and BAA Ink MoU to Expand Facilities at Heathrow
First Choice and Thomsonfly to Operate under Single Name
bmi and Brussels Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
Garuda Orders 10 Boeing 777-300Ers
Virgin America and Expedia Enter Into a Long-Term Alliance
SkyWest to Acquire Stake in Trip
Jetset Travelworld Signs Agreement with Qantas Airways for Merger
China Eastern Airlines to Expand its Air-Travel Media Business
Air China and ANA to Extend Code-share Agreement
Thomson Cook Withdraws Merger Plans
Qantas and British Airways Call Off Merger Talks
Continental Airlines Withdraws Merger Plans
US Airways and United Airlines Call Off Merger Talks
China Eastern Starts Direct Shanghai-Taipei Service
Austria to Divest Stake in AUA
Jet Airways Enters into Frequent Flyer Partnership with United Airlines
Air Arabia to Start Air Arabia Maroc Airline
AA, BA, and Iberia Enter into Agreement
Jamaica to Sell Air Jamaica
Sukhoi to Unveil Superjet-100 Aircraft Orders
Iberia to Merge with British Airways
Air Traffic Between India and Saudi Arabia to Increase
Turkish Airlines and Air Malta Sign Codeshare Agreement
United Airlines and Continental Airlines Enter into an Agreement
BA to form Trans-Atlantic Alliance with Iberia and American Airlines
Official Airline Guide Enters into Partnership with ProfessionalTravelGuide.com
WestJet and Southwest Airlines Reach Code-share Agreement
Air Canada Enters into Agreement with Continental Airlines
Lufthansa to Acquire Stakes in BMI
American Airlines and El Al Enter into Codeshare Agreement
Finnair in JV with Finncomm Airlines for Aircraft Maintenance
Lufthansa to Acquire Stakes in Brussels Airlines
United Airlines and Aer Lingus Ink Codesharing Agreement
Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways Form Alliance
Air France and Delta Introduce Two Non-stop Flights Between US and France
Southwest Airlines and Volaris to Ink a codeshare Agreement
SunExpress to Acquire Three New Planes and Replace Three Others
Air Mauritius and Malaysia Airlines Ink Codeshare Agreement
WestJet Enters into Partnership with Mokulele Airlines
EU to Sign Air Services Agreement with Canada, Armenia, and Israel
Star Alliance Accepts Brussels Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa Expand Codeshare Agreement
EgyptAir and United Airlines Reach Codeshare Agreement
JetBlue Airways Becomes Official Airline of Boston Red Sox
Turkish Airlines Acquires Stakes in BH Airlines
BCD Acquires Supracolor
British Airways to Take Over L'Avion
Empora Completes Acquisition of Swift
Gate Aviation Acquires Caterers UK
Halcyon Jets Holdings to Take Over Jet One
River Hawk to Take Over Carolina Air
JetLite and Jet Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Northwest Airlines and Delta Merge into Global Airline
Hawaiian Airlines to Acquire 12 Airbus Aircraft
Jet Airways Enters into Codeshare Partnership with American Airlines
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Forms Joint Venture with IBERIA Maintenance
Turkish Airlines Enters into an Agreement with Air New Zealand
VRG Enters into Interline Agreement with Japan Airlines
US Airways Enters into Codeshare Agreement with Swiss International Air Lines
Malaysian Airlines and Etihad Airways Sign MoU
Air China Inks Cooperation Agreements with EVA Airways and China Airlines
ANA Orders Four Boeing 777-300ER Airplanes
British Airways and Elemis Enter into an Agreement
Malaysia Airlines and ATR Enter Into a Deal
Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Sign Purchase Contracts with Airbus
Malaysia Airlines to Invest RM200 Million for Simplification of Air Travel
Greenleaf Forest Products Takes Over Halcyon Jets
Thomsonfly Acquires Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
AMR to Divest American Eagle
Stars Introduce New Boeing 757 Aircraft
Etihad to Expand in India
Monarch Enters into Partnership with Hed Kandi
Skybus Introduces Branded Aircraft
Hong Kong Express Airways to Launch Boeing 737-800 Aircrafts
FAX to Start Low-cost Service
Air Arabia to Increase Umrah Flights During Ramadan
Air Berlin to Take Over LTU
BCD Travel Announces Stake Acquisition in Avipam
CSA Extends Long-Haul Service to Atlanta
Travelport Acquires Worldspan
Air France-KLM to Acquire VLM Airlines
Carlson Wagonlit to Take Over Preferred Travel’s Operations
BCD Travel Acquires Travelflow
ANA and Asiana Airlines Sign Cross-Shareholding Pact
BCD Travel Acquires Tommy Tobin
BCD Travel Takes Over Major Stake in International Express
Air Canada and Corsairfly Partner Form Commercial Partnership
BCD Travel Announces A.V. Tours and Travel Acquisition
Northwest Airlines Announces Mesaba Airlines Acquisition
Singapore and Malaysia Airlines Form Strategic Partnership
IWA Holdings to Take over Daallo Airlines
Delta Air Lines Teams Up with Air France to Enhance Transatlantic Activities
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Inks Codesharing Agreement with Copa Airlines
China Eastern Airlines and Singapore Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership
Turkish Airlines and Austrian Airlines Form Partnership
Kingfisher Airlines Partners with Continental Airlines
Fraport to Acquire Minor Stake in Xian Airport
Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Takes Over Speedy Dragon Enterprise
Delta to Start New Service to Boston
Vietnam Airlines to Purchase More Aircrafts
Malaysian Airlines to Purchase Long Range Aircraft
Singapore Airlines Enters into an Agreement with US Airways
ICBS Acquires Stake in Northern Lights Airlines
Air Sahara Orders Boeing jets
Fly Asian to Purchase New Aircrafts
Islas Airways to Purchase Six ATR 72-500 Aircrafts
Czech Airlines Acquires Airbus A320/A319
Malév Enters into Code-share Agreement with American Airlines
PIA Introduces e-Ticketing with Sabre Airline Solutions Technology
Jet Airways Acquires Air Sahara
Air Berlin to Acquire LTU
GOL to Acquire VRG
China Southern and Continental Form Partnership
Indian Airlines and Air India Merge
Japan Airlines and Lufthansa Place an Order with Embraer
Jet Airways Sets up European Hub at Brussels Airport
Kampong Introduces Jet Air Services
MU and JAL to Extend Codeshare Agreement
Northwest to Introduce Nonstop Daily Portland- Amsterdam Flight
United to Take over Minority Interest in Aloha
Vecats Receives Contract from Brussels Airlines
AeroSvit and American Airlines Sign Prorate Agreement
Deutsche Lufthansa to Acquire Swiss International
Icelandair to Acquire Travel Service
Jet Airways and Thai Airways Forge Partnership
KAL and JAL Codeshare Agreement to Cover Jeju Routes
SAS and THAI Sign Codeshare Agreement
Thai Airways and JAL Extend Existing Codeshare Agreement
Virgin and North American Sign Agreement
7.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Air Canada (Canada)
Air France-KLM Group (France)
Air France (France)
Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. (Italy)
American Airlines, Inc. (USA)
British Airways Plc (UK)
British Midland Airways Limited (UK)
Continental Airlines, Inc. (USA)
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited (Hong Kong)
China Southern Airlines Company Limited (China)
Delta Air Lines Inc. (USA)
Northwest Airlines Corporation (USA)
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Germany)
EasyJet Airline Company Limited (UK)
Emirates Airline (UAE)
First Choice Airways Ltd. (UK)
Iberia (Spain)
Japan Airlines Corporation (Japan)
Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Malaysia)
Qantas Airways Limited (Australia)
Ryanair Ltd. (Ireland)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudi Arabia)
Singapore Airlines (Singapore)
Southwest Airlines Co. (USA)
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (Thailand)
Thomsonfly Ltd. (UK)
United Airlines, Inc. (USA)
US Airways Group, Inc. (USA)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World Historic Review for Air Travel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with nnual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Outlook
Air Travel Market in 2008: A Primer
Air Passenger Traffic Tumbles
Market in 2007
Historic Perspective
Trends In the Industry
Airlines Continue to Shrink
Cheap Airfares to Welcome Travelers
Air Travel Hassles Deepen Economic Crisis
Competitive Scenario
Table 17: US Domestic Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Value Share Breakdown of Revenue Passenger Kilometer by Leading Carrier – American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, US Airways, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Southwest Airlines: Defying Industry Trend
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: US Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Air Travel Market – An Overview
Low Cost Carriers – Gaining Upper hand
Canada and EU Sign Blue Sky Agreement
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Air Canada – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 20: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: Canadian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 22: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: Japanese Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Potential Opportunities
Air Travel – A Quick Primer
US-EU Open Skies Agreement
A Peek into the Past
Market Dynamics
Network Carriers Face a Tough Battle
Rising Train Prices Boost Air Travel
Strong Euro Drives Air Travel Demand
LCCs Drive Air Travel Demand
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: European Historic Review for Air Travel by Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: European 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Country – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4a.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Air Travel – A Market Perspective
Table 27: French Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger Traffic by Region – Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia-Pacific (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: French Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger per Kilometer Transport by Region – America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: French Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by EU Member Country – UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 30: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: French Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4b.GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Germany) – A Select Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 32: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: German Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4c.ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
Table 34: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Region – Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia- Pacific (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic by Country – UK, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, US, Holland, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Air Passenger Traffic by Type of Carrier – Traditional Carriers and Low Cost Carriers
Table 37: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Type of Carrier – Traditional Carriers and Low Cost Carriers
Table 38: Italian Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger Traffic by Type of Carrier – Traditional Carriers and Low Cost Carriers
Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 39: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: Italian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Focus on Air Travel Market
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: UK Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4e.SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Player Review
B. Market Analytics
Table 43: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: Spanish Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4f.RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Table 45: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: Russian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4g.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Focus on the Polish Market
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 47: Rest of European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48: Rest of European Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Bright ‘Outlook’ Forecast for Asia-Pacific
Market Overview
LCCs - Challenging the Growth of Network Airlines
B. Market Analytics
Table 49: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Country – China, Singapore, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Air Travel by Country – China, Singapore, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Country – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for China, Singapore, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5a.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
Capacity Cut – A Strategy to Combat Low Travel Demand
A Peek into the Recent Past
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 52: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Chinese Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5b.SINGAPORE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Singapore Airlines – A Major Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 54: Singapore Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Singapore Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5c.INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Air Travel - An Overview
Government Initiatives to Encourage Travel Demand
Competitive Scenario
Small Carriers Increase Market Share
Market Share Statistics: The New Batting Order
Table 56: Indian Market for Air Travel (January 2009): Percentage Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Airline – Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Air Travel to Become Easier and Cheaper
LCC Concept Catching on
Technology to Boost Travel Industry
Terror Strikes Domestic Travel Industry
Corporate Travel Volume to Decrease
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 57: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Indian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5d.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Markets
Philippines
Price Discounts and New Capacity Drive Air Traffic Growth
Air Travel Market in 2007
Table 59: Philippines Domestic Air Travel Market (2007) Percentage Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Airline – CEB, Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Korea
Australia
Table 60: Australian Air Travel Market (2008): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Air Traffic by Leading Carrier – Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Air Travel Market – A Historic Perspective
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 61: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Service Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 63: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel by Country – Brazil, Chile, and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: Latin American Historic Review for Air Travel by Country – Brazil, Chile, and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Passenger Traffic in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Air Travel by Country – Percentage Breakdown of Passenger Traffic for Brazil, Chile, and Rest of Latin America for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6a.BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
An Overview
Table 66: Leading Players in Brazilian Air Travel Market (Sep 2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Passenger Traffic (in Revenue Per Kilometers) by Airline – TAM, GOL, VRG, Webjet, Oceanair, and Trip (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 67: Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: Brazilian Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6b.CHILE
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
B. Market Analytics
Table 69: Chilean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: Chilean Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6c.REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Mexico
Air Travel Market Set for Greater Competition
Table 71: Mexican Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of Domestic Passenger Traffic by Key Players – Aeromexico Connect, Aeromexico, Mexicana, Alma, Aviacsa, Click, Aerocalifornia, Volaris, Interjet, Aeromar, Avolar, VivaAerobus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: Mexican Air Travel Market (2007): Percentage Volume Share Breakdown of International Passenger Traffic by Leading Companies – Mexicana, Aeromexico, Aeromexico Connect, Click, Aviacsa, Interjet, Aerounion, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Player Review
B. Market Analytics
Table 73: Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7.THE MIDDLE EAST
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Air Travel Market: Bucking the Trend
Air Travel Market in the Recent Past
Airlines Sweat it Out in the Battlefield to Lure Travelers
Competition Heats Up
Players and Their Strategic Moves
Liberalization Drive Air Travel Demand
UAE: Air Travel Hub
Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 75: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76: Middle East Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
8. AFRICA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Air Travel Market: An Overview
Morocco
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Table 77: African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2006 through 2015 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78: African Historic Review for Air Travel – Passenger Traffic Independently Analyzed for the Years 2001 through 2005 in RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 268 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 286)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom13
Italy
Spain6
Rest of Europe52
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)79
Latin America11
Africa18
Middle East
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